Mario López
44 movies · 41 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Oct 10, 1973 (age 53)
- Place of birth
- San Diego, California, USA
- Also known as
- Mario Lopez
Biography
Mario Lopez (born October 10, 1973) is an American actor and television host. He has appeared on several television series, in films, and on Broadway. He is known for his portrayal of A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell, Saved by the Bell: The College Years, and the 2020 sequel series.
He has appeared in numerous projects since, including the third season of Dancing with the Stars and as host for the syndicated entertainment news magazine shows Extra and Access Hollywood. He has also hosted America's Best Dance Crew for MTV. In 2012, he co-hosted the second season of the American version of The X Factor with Khloé Kardashian, and was the sole host for the third and final season.
Known for
Mario López: movies and TV shows
Acting (83)
- Upcoming
- Upcoming
- 2026
- 2026
- 2025 The Christmas Spark
as Adrian
- 2025 Zootopia 2
as Denny Howlett (voice)
- 2025 Heads of State
as Mario Lopez
- 2024
- 2024 Once Upon a Christmas Wish
as Brian
- 2022 Steppin' into the Holiday
as Billy Holiday
- 2022
- 2021 Holiday in Santa Fe
as Tony Ortega
- 2021
- 2021
- 2020 A Recipe for Seduction
as Colonel Sanders
- 2020
- 2020 Feliz NaviDAD
as David
- 2020
- 2020 30 Rock: A One-Time Special
as Mario Lopez
- 2020
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2018
- 2018
- 2017 A Very Merry Toy Store
as Will DiNova
- 2016
- 2016 Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
as Mario López
- 2016 Grease Live
as Vince Fontaine
- 2015
- 2015 The Dog Who Saved Summer
as Zeus
- 2015
- 2014 Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
- 2014 The Dog Who Saved Easter
as Zeus (voice)
- 2014 Hits
as Extra Host
- 2013 The Stream
as Paxton's Dad
- 2013 The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
as Zeus (voice)
- 2013
- 2013 The Smurfs 2
as Social Smurf (voice)
- 2013
- 2012 Step Up Revolution
as Mario Lopez (uncredited)
- 2012
- 2010
- 2009 The Dog Who Saved Christmas
as Zeus (voice)
- 2009
- 2008 Husband for Hire
as Marco
- 2007 Holiday in Handcuffs
as David Martin
- 2005
- 2005
- 2005 Aloha Scooby-Doo!
as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
- 2003
- 2003
- 2003 Pauly Shore Is Dead
as Mario Lopez
- 2002 The Street King
as Juan Vallejo
- 2002 Outta Time
as David Morales
- 2002
- 2001 A Crack in the Floor
as Lehman
- 2000 Big Brother Trouble
as Coach
- 1999 Eastside
as Antonio Lopez
- 1999
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997 Fever Lake
as Steve
- 1997
- 1997 Absolution
as Ryan Murphy
- 1997
- 1997 Killing Mr. Griffin
as Dave Ruggles
- 1997 Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
as Greg Louganis
- 1996 Depraved
as Jessie Mata
- 1996
- 1994 Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
as A.C. Slater
- 1993
- 1993
- 1992 Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style
as A.C. Slater
- 1989 Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
- 1989
- 1988 Colors
as Felipe's Friend
- 1987 The Last Fling
as Car Rental Clerk
- 1986 The Deacon Street Deer
as Hector
- 1985
- 1985
- 1984
- 1981
Behind the camera (11)
- Upcoming Three Generations, One Christmas
Executive Producer
- 2025 Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas
Executive Producer
- 2025 The Christmas Spark
Executive Producer
- 2024 Get Him Back for Christmas
Executive Producer
- 2023
- 2022 Steppin' into the Holiday
Executive Producer
- 2021 Holiday in Santa Fe
Executive Producer
- 2020
- 2020
- 2020
- 2010
Talk shows and appearances (54)
- 2026
- 2025
- 2025 Hollywood Demons
1 episode
- 2024
- 2024
- 2024 Blank Slate
78 episodes
- 2023
- 2023
- 2023
- 2022 The Jennifer Hudson Show
3 episodes
- 2022
- 2021
- 2021 Wahl Street
1 episode
- 2021 Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump
1 episode
- 2021
- 2020 The New York Times Presents
1 episode
- 2020 Too Hot to Handle
1 episode
- 2019 The Kelly Clarkson Show
7 episodes
- 2019 Supersize My Pool
4 episodes
- 2017
- 2017 Steve
1 episode
- 2017 Candy Crush
10 episodes
- 2015 Celebrity Family Feud
1 episode
- 2015 Dinner at Tiffani's
1 episode
- 2014 Jane the Virgin
1 episode
- 2014 Celebrity Name Game
3 episodes
- 2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
1 episode
- 2013 Hollywood Game Night
1 episode
- 2012
- 2011
- 2011 The X Factor
53 episodes
- 2011
- 2010 The Fran Drescher Show
1 episode
- 2010
- 2010
- 2009 Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2 episodes
- 2007 Keeping Up with the Kardashians
1 episode
- 2006 The Megan Mullally Show
1 episode
- 2005 The Reichen Show
1 episode
- 2005 The Closer
1 episode
- 2005 Dancing with the Stars
20 episodes
- 2003 The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5 episodes
- 2003
- 2003 Who Wants to Marry My Dad?
12 episodes
- 2003 America's Next Top Model
1 episode
- 2002 Pet Star
52 episodes
- 2001
- 1997 The View
1 episode
- 1994 Extra
2 episodes
- 1993 Raw
1 episode
- 1992 Name Your Adventure
1 episode
- 1988 LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1 episode
- 1975 People's Choice Awards
1 episode
- 1955 Miss Universe
3 episodes